A99.5

FOOD LION #1057 MARKET

3207 EASTWAY DR, Charlotte, NC 28205

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300207

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedJul 23, 2026

Inspections on record35

On record sinceJan 9, 2014

Score history

Jan 9, 2014Higher is betterJul 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 23, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed wrapping pad torn. Replace.

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Nov 3, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection lead by Helen McDonald today

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 28, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 2 toilets in the ladies restroom not operating.

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Jun 9, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at one hand sink. CDI PIC replaced.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw chicken on grab and go line holding above 41F. CDI Items were removed and placed back in WIC to re cool quickly. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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Dec 5, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 18, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pipe underneath 3 compartment sink leaking. Repair.

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Jun 10, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Observed the meat market ambient temperature was above 41F. Cleaning frequency of the meat grinder must be every 4 hour. A work order was submitted during inspection.

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-501.116 Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf observed sanitizer at the 3 comp sink was 100ppm. CDI - air pockets in the sanitizer line was repair during inspection.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed light shield in the WIC was broken; bulbs without shield. A work order was submitted for the repair during the inspection.

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Nov 9, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed fans in meat department that are in need of cleaning and handsink closest to 3 comp sink in need of cleaning. Repeat.

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Aug 4, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at 3 comp sink at 150ppm and concentration should be 200-500ppm. Facility was not actively washing dishes. emptied and refilled and concentration was 500ppm. Suggest facility use room temperature water to fill sanitizer. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

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Apr 28, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed ground turkey and ground beef stored next to each other without a partition, raw pork and cooked pork ribs together without a partition, raw beef steaks above turkey legs and vice versa on a rack. CDI items relocated. Repeat. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed chemical bottle with unknown chemical. CDI bottle of chemical discarded.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service trays that were stored with inside up and had build up of debris on interior and edges of containers.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Repeat violation

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of dust on fans in main prep area and display case racks with leftover food debris. Repeat.

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Jan 5, 2023 A 96.5 · 4 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −2

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed outdated health policy. CDI provided facility with updated information. Repeat. verification required. Observed employee working in area that was not aware of major illnesses and symptoms and was not aware of any employee health training provided. VerificAtion required. Repeat.

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw beef and raw chicken that was stored on same rack in front display case without a separating divider. CDI divider provided.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed cleaned meat grinder that was not used for the day with leftover meat debris. CDI item broken down to be cleaned and parts moved to 3 comp sink.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed meat cover sealer that was soiled with leftover raw beef that was white and leftover raw ground on the floors in kitchen when no ground meat was processed for the day.

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Oct 10, 2022 A 97 · 5 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −2

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Unable to produce written vomit diarrhea plan. CDI plan provided

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate

Corrected during inspection

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf. Observed no thermometer available on site. PIC provided new thermometer for department.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster drain plug in need of repair.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed vents in main prep area and bathrooms in need of cleaning.

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May 11, 2022 A 97.5 · 5 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1

Repeat violation

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5

Corrected during inspection

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handsinks blocked by carts and pallets. CDI items relocated.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed vents in department covered with dust and in need of cleaning.

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Feb 4, 2022 A 98 · 4 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no manager on duty with proof of certification

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting

Corrected during inspection

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

Follow-up verification required

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf. Observed no thermometer available on site. Verification required.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.n Observed interior of handsink with pink debris and ceiling vents in prep room covered with dust and in need of cleaning.

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Aug 11, 2021 A 98 · 3 violations

#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

Repeat: 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towel at dispenser by 3 compartment sink. Observed dispenser not working at hand sink by prep sink. CDI, items repaired by PIC. Observed both dispensers in good repair.

#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler. Need cleaning.

#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking pipe under sanitizing compartment at 3 compartment sink. Need repair. No points due to noted items at previous inspection in good repair.

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May 6, 2021 A 97 · details not yet loaded